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Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programs

VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need.

By Leo Shane III

11 hours ago

Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform bill

Advocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act.

By Leo Shane III

7 days ago

TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say

A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.

By Karen Jowers

7 days ago

Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.

By Stephen Losey and Noah Robertson

7 days ago

Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic low

The number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

VA errors in benefits payouts down, but still total more than $1.3B

Recurring errors in VA benefits processing amounted to hundreds of millions in losses for U.S. taxpayers in fiscal 2024.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago